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COGconnectedMr. DRILLER DrillLand Review – Back to the Old Grind
Published 11/27/2021
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76
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Mr. Driller Drill Land
A Japanese exclusive released in 2002 for GameCube. The game could be connected to the Game Boy Advance game Mr. Driller Ace, another Japanese exclusive, to transfer pets to the GameCube and unlock power-ups for purchase. A remastered version of the game was released worldwide in 2020 on Nintendo Switch and PC. Mr. Driller: Drill Land is a sequel to Mr. Driller. The basic goal is like the original - players must dig through from top to bottom, aiming to reach the goal depth in meters. As they dig, they gradually lose air, so they must also collect air capsules to replenish their air and prevent losing a life.
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- Namco
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- Namco
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79
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The critic average is 79 across 13 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–899 reviews · 69%
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Cody Medellin
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Mr. Driller DrillLand'
Published 9/14/2020
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDrew Hurley
Cubed3Mr. DRILLER DrillLand (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 8/28/2020
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80
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Read originalToby Arguello
Screen RantMr. DRILLER DrillLand Review: A Puzzler Kids Can Dig Into
Published 7/8/2020
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50
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Read originalRabi Attaii
ImpulsegamerMr.Driller DrillLand Review (PC)
Published 7/7/2020
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80
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Read originalSpencer Legacy
MonsterVineMr. Driller: Drill Land Review – Walt Drillney World
Published 7/6/2020
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80
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Read originalJonathan Leo
KakuchopureiMr. Driller Drilland Proves That Age Has Not Spoiled A Timeless Classic
Published 7/3/2020
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80
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Read originalHeidi Kemps
GameSpotMr. Driller Drill Land Review - Digging Up A Classic
Published 7/1/2020
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80
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Read originalChris Scullion
Nintendo LifeReview: Mr. Driller: DrillLand - As Much Fun As It Was 18 Years Ago, If Not More So
Published 7/1/2020
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalMartin Robinson
EurogamerMr. Driller Drill Land review - an unsung GameCube masterpiece gets the Switch port it deserves
Published 6/30/2020
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